This is the 4965th most frequent Japanese word.
空き家
Vacant house.
In this sentence, '空き家' refers to a house that is presently unoccupied or vacant, emphasizing the concept of unused residential property.
その空き家に住む方法を探しています。
I am looking for ways to live in that vacant house.
Here, '空き家' denotes unoccupied houses collectively within a particular area, focusing on the social aspect of vacant properties.
街には空き家が多くなっています。
There are an increasing number of vacant houses in the town.
In this example, '空き家' is described as a resource or opportunity for repurposing, indicating a possibility of creative usage for the space.